In Scholars, Scholarships on 03/07/2019 - 7:55 AM
Each year we continue to be impressed by the remarkable applications submitted by students across the country. Everyone who applied is an academic superstar and has much to be proud of. This year’s applications were no exception and we are thrilled to share that the 2019 class of Carson Scholars is, once again, exceptional. Across […]
In Scholars on 08/15/2018 - 3:50 PM
Taking a drive down Main Street in Hampstead, MD, you’ll notice the makings of a charming small town: family-owned restaurants, auto shops, salons, and churches. Behind one particular church, Makenzie Greenwood is changing the lives of people in her community. A two-time Carson Scholar and sixth grader at Shiloh Middle School, Makenzie crafted the plans […]
In Scholars on 07/27/2018 - 3:19 PM
When Matthew Mu and two of his classmates noticed an opening for a new learning opportunity at their school, they took action. Matthew, a 2-time Carson Scholar from the Gilman School in Baltimore, is one of three founders of the Gilman Hydroponics Initiative, an afterschool club that provides an interactive classroom for future students to […]
In Scholars on 06/27/2018 - 9:53 AM
CSF Connect is the fastest and easiest way to network professionally within the CSF community! Your safe and reliable go to for communication among CSF scholars and alumni. Available on the App Store® and Google Play today! CSF Connect Features: CSF Scholar and Alumni Directory with advanced search functions Search for Carson Scholars and alumni […]
In Scholars on 06/25/2018 - 1:27 PM
We are excited to welcome Connor Martin to the CSF staff as a summer intern! Learn more about some of Connor’s favorite things and future plans. School: Dulaney High School, Class of 2018; attending University of Maryland – College Park in the fall Year(s) Awarded the Carson Scholarship: 2017, 2018 What are your career aspirations? Job in […]
In Scholars, Scholarships on 03/07/2018 - 11:42 AM
Each fall, the Carson Scholars Fund receives stellar applications from students across the nation. These students, who are nominated by their schools, consistently demonstrate kindness towards others and dedication to their academics that is above and beyond. We are thrilled to introduce you to the 2018 class of Carson Scholars: young men and women who are […]
In Scholars on 02/16/2018 - 1:43 PM
This blog is written by Amanda Biederman. Amanda is a 2018 CSF Hall of Fame inductee and a 2006 Carson Scholar who is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Ohio University. My Path to Graduate School, Antarctica and Science Writing I was first inspired to pursue a career in the sciences, ironically, in my eighth grade […]
In Scholars on 12/20/2016 - 9:14 AM
Da’Kuawn Johnson is a two-time Carson Scholar who graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 2013. Da’Kuawn is currently a senior at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) studying biochemistry & molecular biology and Spanish. He is in the process of applying to Medical Scientist Training Programs to pursue dual doctorate degrees (M.D. and Ph.D.). […]